Hutcheson Lake Trail
Description:
The Hutcheson Lake Trail is an unimproved trail
between Pear Lake and a series of lakes called Hutcheson Lakes. It climbs
about 300 feet in about .79 miles. The trail begins near the hitch rack at
Pear Lake. It climbs the ridge south of the lake and travels along the ridge
to the west above the lake. The trail gets very faint as you get farther west.
It is often difficult to distinguish from game trails. You'll soon find yourself
bushwhacking through the forest. Continue west and then south until you reach
the first lake. The other lakes are to the west in open country. You can get
to them by following Cony Creek. A good topo map and compass is essential
here.
Features:
| Length: |
.79 miles (1.27 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
10,578' -10,908' |
| Elevation change: |
597 feet |
| Season: |
Jun 15 - Oct 1 |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Use: |
Low |
| USGS maps: |
Isolation Peak |
| Trailheads: |
Finch Lake |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
No |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
Hutcheson Lake Trail begins from the Finch Lake - Pear Lake Trail. The nearest
access to this trail is via the Finch Lake Trailhead. Take Highway 7 south
from Estes Park for about 10.8 miles to the Wild Basin Area turnoff (about
3.8 miles south of the Longs Peak access road). Turn right and follow the
road for about .4 miles to the Wild Basin Entrance (just past the Wild Basin
Lodge). Follow the narrow dirt road for about 1.8 miles to the Finch Lake
Trailhead on the left side of the road. There is room for about 15 vehicles
on the south side of the road. Hike 2.26 miles to the Finch Lake - Pear Lake
Trail. Continue on this trail for 3.95 miles to the Hutcheson Lake Trail near
Pear Lake.
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